Theatrics: meaning, definitions and examples

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theatrics

 

[ ฮธiหˆรฆtrษชks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in drama

Theatrics refers to exaggerated or dramatic behavior, often associated with acting or performance. It involves the use of exaggerated gestures, facial expressions, and vocal intonations to convey emotions or messages to an audience.

Synonyms

dramatics, exaggeration, histrionics

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her theatrics on stage, captivating the audience with her dramatic gestures.
  • His theatrics during the play added an extra layer of emotion to the performance.
Context #2 | Noun

in everyday life

Theatrics can also refer to exaggerated or dramatic behavior in everyday life, beyond the realm of performance. It involves putting on a show or display of emotions for effect or attention.

Synonyms

drama, exaggeration, showiness

Examples of usage

  • His theatrics at the party drew all the attention to him.
  • She was tired of his constant theatrics and wished he would just be genuine.

Translations

Translations of the word "theatrics" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น teatralidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคŸเค•เฅ€เคฏเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Theatralik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teatrikalitas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะฐั‚ั€ะฐะปัŒะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ teatralnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆผ”ๅŠ‡็š„ใช่กŒ็‚บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thรฉรขtralitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ teatralidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teatralik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๊ทน์ ์ธ ํ–‰๋™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ุซูŠู„ ู…ุณุฑุญูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teatralita

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ teatralita

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆๅ‰งๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ teatralnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leikrรฆni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะฐั‚ั€ะปะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒแƒขแƒ แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teatrallฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ teatralidad

Etymology

The word 'theatrics' originated in the mid-18th century from the Greek word 'theatron', meaning 'a place for viewing'. It evolved to encompass the idea of dramatic or exaggerated behavior, both in the context of performance and everyday life. The use of theatrics can be traced back to ancient Greek theater, where actors used exaggerated gestures and expressions to convey emotions to the audience.

See also: amphitheatre, theatrical.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,892 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.